chapter 1 - field of ob
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THE FIELD OF
ORGANIZATIONALBEHAVIOUR
Group 7
Pritesh
Anupam Bara
P Swetha
Vaibhav Baweja
Jasdeep Singh
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WHAT IS ORGANIZATION?
A structured social system consisting ofgroups and individuals working together toachieve some agreed upon objectives.
An Organization may be classified on various
attributes eg. Large or Small Public or Private Profit or Nonprofit etc.
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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
OB is a Multidisciplinary field that seeksknowledge of behavior in organizationalsettings by systematically and scientificallystudying individual, groups and
organizational processes. IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS: 1. Firmly grounded in scientific method 2. Interdisciplinary 3. Studies individuals, groups and
organizations. 4. seeks to improve organizational
effectiveness and well being.
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SCIENTIFIC METHOD
OB knowledge is based on BEHAVIORALSCIENCES ( fields such as psychology andsociology)
It basically uses empirical,research
based approach. Knowledge and practical application closely
intertwined .
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THREE LEVEL OF ANALYSIS
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Important parent disciplinesq
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q PSYCHOLOGY
q SOCIOLOGY
q ANTHROPOLOGYq POLITICAL SCIENCE
q ECONOMICS
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IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONALEFFECTIVENESS
Management job is to create those conditionsthat make people want to perform asdesired.
Positive approach of THEORY Y takes over
deep rooted THEORY X as a means ofimproving effectiveness.
Recognition for efforts and opportunity tosucceed important parameters for
individuals quality.
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LEARNING FROM CHOUINARD CASE
The success of PATAGONIA goes beyond thequality of companys products.
Rather than having only Result oriented focuson work, organizations should do as much to
improve human side of work by mitigatinghuman problems and increasing jobsatisfaction
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Why is it important to know about OB
To Know about how people feel about there work
Evaluating Performance
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Why is it important to know about OB
Categories of People in theOrganization
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Field Fundamental Assumptions
Organization are dynamic and alwayschanging.
There is no one single best way to behave inorganization
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Then and Now A Capsule History
Early DaysTreated people like machines, emphasizing
more on workers productivity ( ScientificManagement)
Work environment affect performance ( Hawthrone studies).
Classical Organization Theory
Most efficient way of structuringorganization through division of labor and
bureaucracy
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Then and Now A Capsule History
Late Twentieth CenturyGordon and Howell Report
It recommended greater attention to socialstudies in management education
OB in Todays Infotech Age Recognition that people care more about
interpersonal side of work
Forces that shape todays society Global businesses with diverse work force
Advances in Technology
Rising expectation of people
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OB Responds to the Rise ofGlobalization and Diversity
Globalization Interconnection of
worlds people wrtpolitical, cultural,ecenomic,
technological andenvironmentalaspects of theirlives
Forces behind
globalizationTechnology
Liberalization of tradelaws
Culture Shock
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Shifting Demographics of the Workforce:Trends Towards Diversity
More Women in the Workforce Childcare facilities
Elder care facilities
Personal Support Facilities
Advantages Better retention of valued employees
Alleviation of distractions from work
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Shifting Demographics of the Workforce:Trends Towards Diversity
Racial and Ethnic DiversityWhite people are becoming a smaller majority.
African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics
Liberal immigration policies
People are living and working longer Baby boom generation after WW II
No automatic retirement at 65
People over 85 are fastest growing segment
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Shifting Demographics of the Workforce:Trends Towards Diversity
Implications for OBMore the people differ more the challenges
Different in communication styles
Different things to motivate people
Different norms and values.
Willingness to accept others
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Impact of Technology
Leaner OrganizationsDownsizing and resizing
Outsourcing
Virtual Organizations Performing core competencies
Highly flexible and temporary
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Impact of Technology
Telecommuting Employees avoid expense
Balance work and family
Save Office expenses
Allow companies to comply with govt. regulations
Less vulnerable to disasters
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OB is Responsive to peoples changingExpectations
1)
2)Employees and employers, desire forengagement.
3)The flexibility employees expect from
employers
4)The pressure to produce high-quality goodsand services.
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Thank you